Principal Paleontologist

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🌵 Arizona – Remote

🌵 Arizona – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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EC Source Services, LLC is a construction solution provider and subsidiary of MasTec that engineers, procures, and constructs utility infrastructure projects. The company specializes in transmission, distribution, and substation work — including overhead and underground transmission systems, substations, switchyards, and EPC services — and handles projects ranging from large multi-state EHV transmission lines to smaller distribution and restoration work. EC Source Services operates nationwide and provides labor, equipment, testing, and commissioning for utility clients, with offices in Houston, Mesa, Sacramento, Gaffney, and Schertz.

📋 Description

• Serve as EEG's leading expert in paleontological compliance, permitting and regulatory strategy • Lead planning efforts on large electric transmission, renewable energy and infrastructure projects throughout the United States • Develop permitting strategies that reduce project risk while supporting engineering, construction and client objectives • Advise executive leadership, project managers and clients on complex environmental planning and regulatory issues • Lead agency coordination efforts involving federal, state, Tribal and local regulatory agencies • Mentor Paleontologist I, II and III personnel • Establish company standards, technical guidance documents, quality assurance procedures and training programs • Support proposals, client interviews, executive presentations and strategic business development initiatives • Evaluate emerging paleontological compliance regulations and recommend improvements • Direct day-to-day work of office/program personnel and manage workflow • Lead staffing, recruitment and retention efforts • Oversee project execution, timelines, budgets and regulatory standards • Review technical reports and ensure quality assurance and quality control • Lead paleontology studies and coordinate local, regional and nationwide team members conducting field and desktop research • Interface with clients, agencies and external stakeholders • Oversee field investigations, data collection, analysis and interpretation • Formulate management recommendations and mitigation measures • Oversee proposal and budget preparation

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in paleontology, geology, geobiology or a closely related field • 7+ years of professional experience conducting paleontological investigations in one or more states in the western United States • 3+ years of experience conducting paleontological resource surveys, identifying fossils in the field, fossil collection, and laboratory preparation • 2+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writing • 2+ years of experience supervising field crews during field studies • Ability to be listed as Field Director or Principal Investigator on federal paleontological use permits • Knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to paleontological resources, and state-specific knowledge/experience in one or more states in the western United States • Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in often remote locations and in rough terrain and/or challenging weather • Experience reviewing technical reports, permit applications, environmental documentation and regulatory deliverables • Demonstrated ability to mentor technical professionals while strengthening organizational knowledge • Exceptional written, verbal, presentation and facilitation skills • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record • Preferred: 10+ years of professional experience conducting paleontological investigations in one or more states in the western United States • Preferred: Working knowledge of the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, Paleontological Resources Protection Act, and/or the California Environmental Quality Act • Preferred: Active member of the professional community • Preferred: Ability to work both independently and in a team environment • Preferred: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

🏖️ Benefits

• Inclusive and welcoming culture • Training, tools, and opportunities for professional growth • Equal opportunity to advance • Professional development and mentorship opportunities

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